joes68340s
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I have read article there is no mention of front torsion bar change. Or what bar they are running. This was a change from drag race suspension to handling. I think the rate of the torsion bars would be important.
Beat Keisler KUDA(XV level 1 and firm feel stuff) and the Green Brick (E-Bergs recipe). I wonder if any RMS suspension equipped Mopars were there ?Looks like their system did well at the Motor State Challenge : http://www.hotchkis.net/press_release.html?ID=40
Looks like their system did well at the Motor State Challenge : http://www.hotchkis.net/press_release.html?ID=40
Beat Keisler KUDA(XV level 1 and firm feel stuff) and the Green Brick (E-Bergs recipe). I wonder if any RMS suspension equipped Mopars were there ?
Not at all if familiar with the car. Here is the build thread.anyone else surprised to see that a 69' camaro edged out an Ultima GT(supercar)
Here is a link http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69695
Excerpt from the article:"Hotchkis trekked all the way from California with their familiar yellow Challenger and ran fourth overall in road course qualifying. The performance of that car is nothing short of amazing given that it only runs bolt on Hotchkis suspension parts like torsion bars, leaf springs and sta-bars".
Looks like Torsion bars, sway bars, leaf springs, shocks and a good set of low profile tires still CAN get the job done. Of course a little tweaking to make sure everything is right ( Chassis stiffening, alignments, height and travel) and some driving talent are needed also.
The silver 72 Charger has full XV Level 2 suspension.
I wish they had machined a spot for a wrench on the strut bar somewhere, you can't turn them very easily once you get them on to lengthen or shorten the bar. My only gripe. I have the same on my cuda.
They seat pretty good to the lower control arm after you tighten them up once, I had to loosen the nut up pretty good and give it a whack to pop it loose before I could turn it by hand.
.....but honestly, this kit might just make my long list. Since my car is gonna be 100% street driven, this mod would make it more FUN. My question to the guys here who have the kit is.....how is the ride quality? Also, can you load up the trunk with groceries and not have to worry about ground clearance or rubbing issues?
hmmm....
im looking at doing some more upgrades to mine. im just not happy with the way it drives.
first stop is 17X8 wheels, 275/40/17 rear and 255/40/17 front.
ive used hotchkis stuff on my projects before, and liked them. always wondered if you could do the same cheaper, though.
the spring rate for the hotchkis leafs is the same as the mopar circle track springs. i understand that the design is slightly different bethween the two, but is the improvement in the design or in the spring rate?
hmmm....
next, the UCA's. the hotchkis pieces are designed with more negative camber and positive caster in mind. any other benifits? could i get there with stock UCA's and the offset moog bushings?
Can't afford it...don't buy it. For example, peolple always knocked Bill Reiley's awesome Alterkation in the beginning. Not anymore. Otherwise, don't knock it just on price alone. I saw this car at the Spring Fling and it truly is bad ***. The wheels are sweet $$$$ one-offs. I'm sure you can get other wheels that are cheaper. Shannon is a super cool dude and is no bullshitter. He owns Redline Gauge Works and does incredibly nice work on dash restorations. Wallet shock will always be the case for new products that deliver the goods (real R&D).